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Dhaka now shares load-shedding burden with rural areas: Adviser Zahed

Government adjusts load-shedding in the capital to improve supply to rural areas

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Two killed as fish-laden pickup hits motorcycle in Ctg

One dies on the spot, another succumbs to injuries at CMCH

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:07 pm

'Your magical talent and humility will be remembered forever': Infantino hails Messi's 'extraordinary' career

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina great

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:43 pm

What's in the US-Venezuela oil agreement

This represents about 20 percent of Venezuela's massive reserves, which are the largest in the world. That could be a major boost for US reserves.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:39 pm

PM plants tree, releases fish marking BNP

Party marks 48th anniversary for first time without Khaleda Zia

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:26 pm

Traffic comes to a crawl in parts of Dhaka

Commuters face long delays in Manik Mia Avenue, Farmgate and nearby areas

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:44 am

How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point

More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 11:32 am

Case filed against 10 madrasa teachers, students over sexual abuse of 7-year-old

The boy's father alleged repeated abuse and said the madrasa authorities failed to take action against those involved

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:31 am

The jhum for birds

As forests shrink and natural food sources disappear, a jhum field offers birds a safe source of food

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:25 am

Alcaraz shines on long-awaited return from injury

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:23 am

Nepal, China floods: Death toll crosses 1,000

At least 987 people killed in Nepal, while 16 deaths confirmed in Tibet

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:18 am

Gas supply to normalise by second week of September, hopes Rizvi

Rizvi blames global factors for the crisis, says govt has allocated an additional Tk 40,000 crore to tackle the situation

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:17 am

Despite Indonesia win, captain Joty demands Tigresses

Bangladesh commenced their Asia Cup campaign in style with a dominant 71-run victory over Indonesia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 10:10 am

How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disaster

In Tibet, a digital crackdown followed the deadly flood that has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border. Censors erased viral footage while Chinese state media flooded platforms with official content.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:40 am

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

Asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Driscoll had resigned, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly did not deny it

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:36 am

Emotional Wawrinka falls to Berrettini in last Grand Slam

Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion who will retire after 2026

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:29 am

Tributes to 'eternal' Messi on Argentina retirement

Messi's announcement left fans and team-mates alike feeling bereft.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:23 am

Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 Nepal students, school head says

Accountant's warning gives school about 14 minutes to evacuate

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:14 am

Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchange of fire in weeks

The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 7:05 am

India rejects The Hague court

New Delhi: India on Monday, August 31, rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitrations order setting aside its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, saying the illegally constituted body has no jurisdiction to comment on New Delhis sovereign decisions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indias decision to hold the Indus Waters Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Sep 2026 3:09 am

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom project to proceed

The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 3:05 am

Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa

Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions' 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:50 am

Sabalenka gets US Open three-peat bid off to a winning start

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swatted aside U.S. Open first-round opponent Camila Osorio 6-2 6-4 on Monday, making a confident start to her quest for a rare hree-peat at the year's final major.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:39 am

Malen on fire as Roma make it two from two

Dutch international Donyell Malen was the hero again as Roma ran Lecce ragged in Serie A on Monday with a mesmerising 4-0 away win where the in-form forward scored twice.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:30 am

Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye

Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:24 am

Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first round win

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed only a New York minute to hit his stride after a nearly five-month injury layoff, beating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the U.S. Open.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:18 am

Pakistan release 7 players, change coaches mid-tour at Lord

London: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has executed a major mid-tour overhaul by releasing seven players and replacing coaching staff members following their heavy 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lords on Sunday, August 30. The sweeping changes come with Pakistan trailing 0-2 in the three-match series, having now lost five of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Sep 2026 1:56 am

Nahida stars as Bangladesh crush Indonesia in Asia Cup opener

Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter starred with the ball as Bangladesh began their Women

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:48 am

3 Air Force men killed in road crash at Dhaka airport

A pickup on routine duty lost control and fell from a flyover

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:43 am

Magsaysay honour for Singapore lawyer, Bangladeshi aid giver, Myanmar activist

Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi were honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant humanitarian contributions and activism

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

Pakistan sack head coach Sarfaraz, send seven players home after England defeats

Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 11:01 pm

BNP wants to repay people

Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda and BNP activists who sacrificed for democracy

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:45 pm

Journos, rights defenders need stronger protection: speakers

A seminar, titled

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

United Healthcare performs Bangladesh's first robotic surgeries

Two procedures performed at United City after regulatory approval

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

JCD expels 2 leaders over gold robbery near Dhaka airport

The expelled leaders are Airport thana JCD President Md Ripon Hossain and General Secretary Al-Amin Hossain Shanto

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

4 killed in bus-auto-rickshaw collision in Jamalpur

Police say death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after inspiring Argentina to within one victory of a second successive World Cup triumph.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:03 pm

Messi's Argentina career in numbers

Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football for a second time in a social media post on Monday.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

20 Narayanganj land officials served show-cause notices

State minister

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

Rangpur family killings: Mugdho and Siddhartha to be interrogated at jail gate

Case complainant says extremely dissatisfied with investigation

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

Large defaulters to get up to 15 years to repay loans

The previous repayment tenure was 10 years.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

Messi announces international retirement

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football through a social media post on Monday.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Miraz joins Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to represent Guyana Amazon Warriors in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the cricketer confirmed in a post on his official Facebook page on Monday.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Xi, Putin discuss visa-free travel, global and regional issues at Bishkek

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

ACHR flags democracy concerns, human rights violations in Bangladesh

Guwahati: The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR), an NGO with special consultative status with the United Nations (UN), has accused the Bangladesh government of undermining democracy and failing to ensure peace and security in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning on September [] The post ACHR flags democracy concerns, human rights violations in Bangladeshs Chittagong Hill Tracts appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 31 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Tk 45.16cr project in Bandarban: Official blocks RTI application

DPHE staff say executive engineer instructed them not to accept applications in his absence

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

StanChart Bangladesh fills CEO post after three months

Enamul Huque is the new CEO

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Three arrested after Tk 39 lakh mugging in Dhanmondi: Police

Firearm recovered; joint police-DB drives underway to recover cash and arrest accomplices, police say

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:22 pm

Mixed reactions to Bangladesh joining Mecca Pact

Experts divided over whether Mecca Pact could become a

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Indonesia renews ICAO Council bid after 25 years

Antara News 31 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for

France winger Bradley Barcola became Liverpool's second-most expensive signing on Monday after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

BSEC to make listing mandatory for 'public interest companies'

The commission now plans to define what qualifies as a

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

Govt approves National Pay Scale 2026

The new pay scale will take effect from July 1, 2026; raises minimum basic salary to Tk 20,000

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

One killed as ambulance transporting body collides with covered van in Natore

Family was taking body of a relative home for burial

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 6:40 pm

Daily Quiz as Malaysia celebrates Independence Day

A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 6:40 pm

Watch: Inside Lhasa: Tibets ancient city meets modern infrastructure

We also look at Lhasas modern roads and tunnels, visit the Tibet Museum and explore the bustling lanes of Barkhor Street, where centuries-old traditions continue to shape everyday life.

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 6:26 pm

'Intentions are very positive': Tamim on Bangladesh-India series

Bangladesh and India are sincere in their search for a new date for a white-ball series that was first supposed to take place last year, Bangladesh cricket chief Tamim Iqbal said.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Sammilito Islami Bank

However, no profit will be given to those who withdraw their principal amount

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

4 die of dengue, 1,163 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll reaches 97, cases 35,846

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 5:33 pm

Two killed as motorcycles collide head-on in Kurigram

Victims die at Rangpur Medical College Hospital around three hours after crash

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

Tangail to host first-ever sweet festival from September 4 to 6

Three-day festival to showcase traditional sweets, Tangail sarees and local products

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 5:14 pm

Sri Lanka Supreme Court to hear petitions on judges' retirement age Bill

Sri Lanka Supreme Court to hear petitions on judges retirement age Bill

India Today 31 Aug 2026 4:54 pm

Hamza leaves Leicester after 21 years to seal Sheffield United return

The 28-year-old joins the Blades for an undisclosed fee, returning to Bramall Lane after becoming a fan favourite during a successful loan spell in 2025.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 4:44 pm

'Not backing out': Sri Lanka battles to save Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka's interim cricket board is committed to fundamental reforms to ensure the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027 remains in the country. This comes amidst speculation that the ICC might relocate the event due to government interference in the sport's administration, with the ICC having previously indicated a search for alternative venues.

Rediff 31 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

No trace of drugs in dope tests of Rangpur family killing suspects

Police yet to determine which direction the investigation will take

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

Sri Lanka cricket refuses to back out, hopes to host Women's Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka cricket refuses to back out, hopes to host Women's Champions Trophy

India Today 31 Aug 2026 4:05 pm